Mrs. Kirby was born in Easley, SC on June 4, 1946 to the late Alder Lee and Nettie Davenport Stancil. She spent most of her life as a caregiver for Sitter's Registry before retirement, and in her free time enjoyed cooking and baking. Mrs. Kirby loved to sing and play the piano. She was a strong Christian who loved Jesus and enjoyed sharing her Faith. Mrs. Kirby will always be known for her smile that would light up a room, and for her infectious laughter.
Mrs. Kirby is survived by three daughters: Tammy Kirby McCollum of Greenville, Pamela K. Nalley (Danny) of Easley, and Kim K. Sareault (Kevin) of Greer; six grandchildren: Joshua Nalley (Angelina) of Easley, Andrew Roberts (Hailey) of Greenville, Kyla Wales of Greenville, Savanna Sareault of Simpsonville, Brody Sareault of Greer, and Gage Sareault of Greer; two great-grandchildren: Carson Wales and Colton Wales, both of Greenville; and a sister: Florene Williams of Cincinnati, OH.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kirby was preceded in death by a brother: Hovie Stancil; and two sisters: Lib Hall and Bessie Moll.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Thursday, December 10, 2020 in the Chapel of Dillard Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Pickens.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Thursday, prior to the service, at Dillard Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital via their website at www.stjude.org/donate.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Carlyle Kay, her longtime caregiver and friend, along with his two sons: David and Roger Kay for their special care and concern for Mrs. Kirby throughout the years.
Special thanks is also due to the Staff of Heartland Hospice and Carolina Caregivers; along with Darlene Bridges for their care to Mrs. Kirby.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family.
